Tipping in Luxembourg
EURLast reviewed · Apr 2026
Tipping is not mandatory in Luxembourg. Service is included, so most people round up or leave 5-10% only for very good restaurant service.
Tipping not expectedMost common situations
Restaurant
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:5-10%
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+Service is already included in the bill
+Very good sit-down service may justify 5-10%
−No extra tip is expected for ordinary service
Bar
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:Small extra
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+Table service may justify a little more
−Counter drinks usually only need rounding up
Taxi
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:Small extra
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+Round up for convenience
−A percentage tip is unusual
How to tip in Luxembourg
•Round up or leave 5-10% only for very good restaurant service
•Check the bill so you do not add extra by reflex
•Cash or card tips may both be possible
Quick tips
Business lunches and everyday meals often only round up
Formal tipping is lighter than in neighboring France or Belgium
Hotel and service tips are usually small rather than percentage-based
Other situations (8)
DeliveryRound up
Hairdresser / Barber5-10%
Spa & MassageRound up
Hotel Staff1-2 EUR
Tour guides5-10 EUR per person
Valet Parking1-2 EUR
Airport ServicesNot expected
Car Services / UberRound up
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Tipping questions in Luxembourg
Tipping Terms Glossary
- Service charge
- A mandatory fee added to the bill by the establishment, separate from optional tips.
- Round up
- To increase the total bill amount to the nearest convenient whole number or denomination.
- Exceptional service
- Service that exceeds standard expectations, often warranting a higher tip percentage or amount.
- Cash preferred
- A preference for cash tips over card tips, often because card tips may not reach staff directly.